Frank Lampard celebrates after netting eighth and final goal of epic encounter

A cheeky Fabio Aurelio free-kick and a Xabi Alonso penalty made it 2-0 to the visitors within 28 minutes.

Hiddink made first-half changes and goals from Didier Drogba and Alex just after half-time evened the score, before Frank Lampard put the hosts ahead — but two goals in a minute by Lucas Leiva and Dirk Kuyt meant Liverpool were just one more away from the semi-finals.

However, the eighth on the night came from Chelsea's No.8 a minute from time to cap off a thrilling contest.

Barcelona 2 Chelsea 2, 2012 — semi-final second leg

For the past eight seasons, this was among the most hotly-contested ties in European competition.

It now looked like Barcelona had risen to a level above — however, the Blues took a lead to the Nou Camp after defending for their lives following Drogba’s solitary goal.

Gary Cahill limped off after 12 minutes, before Sergio Busquets opened the scoring, John Terry was given a straight red card and Andres Iniesta made it two to cap off what seemed like one of the worst first halves in European competition.

Chelsea players celebrate with Fernando Torres after late goal sealed final passage

But, Ramires, who had just earned a booking which would rule him out of the next match — which looked destined to be the in two years’ time with Chelsea sixth in the Premier League — put the visitors ahead with the last kick of the half.

Barca bombarded the Blues box and Lionel Messi missed a penalty as the game was played almost entirely in or around Petr Cech’s box.

And, with everyone in Chelsea’s half, Fernando Torres raced away to claim an incredible draw with just minutes remaining.

Borussia Dortmund 3 Malaga 2, 2013 — quarter-final second leg

Malaga players look on in desperation as Carlos Santana pokes home for Dortmund

A 0-0 draw in the first leg always sets up an intriguing return.

Malaga had become only the third team to win their first three matches on their Champions League debut, while two late goals at home against Marseille in the previous campaign had seen Dortmund lose 3-2 and finish bottom of their group.

Neither were particularly experienced and that all added to the intrigue.